Ninja 250

2016 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2016 Kawasaki Ninja 250 sport motorcycle, Kawasaki utilizes a 248 cc (15.1 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 31 HP (22.6 kW) at 9,700 rpm while maximum torque reaches 21 Nm (15.5 lb-ft) at 8,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 125 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (8,200 rpm) and peak power (9,700 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the Ninja 250 measures 172 kg (379 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.18 HP/kg (5.55 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,410 mm (55.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 11-liter (2.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1994 to 2018, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.